READERS THEATRE: CREATIVE, ENGAGING LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION

Course overview

This 2-hour video course focuses on how to strategically incorporate readers theatre into language therapy, primarily for second or third grade up to older students. Readers theater is an all-encompassing activity and generates the best of receptive and expressive language and literacy skills. It assists with reading and deep understanding, syntax, grammar, facial and body expressions, turn-taking, and more. We explore the differences between a ¿play¿ and readers theatre, and learn not only how to find the right script and what type of script to look for, but use the script as a core technique for language instruction. The book series ¿Reading Friends¿ is a favorite and is addressed. Objective Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Describe at least five reasons why reader¿s theater is a beneficial activity to do with language delayed children. Explain why reader¿s theatre is more effective in therapy than doing scripted plays. Explain where to access and how to choose reader¿s theatre scripts that are appropriate. Explain the process of using reader¿s theater as a therapy technique to enhance vocabulary, syntax, grammar, and expression. Describe how to use Hoberman¿s books to impact language and literacy skills.